Registered Nurse, Critical Care/Emergency/ PACU (Sunshine Coast)

• minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit.
• In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations.
• Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.
• Description JOB SUMMARY:Provides emergency nursing care to clients/patients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment as well as care to critically ill patients/clients with unpredictable outcomes attached to life-support equipment, and/or clients in post-anaesthetic recovery.
• As member of emergency response team, stabilizes and resuscitates multi-trauma victims, and prepares for and responds to disaster situations.
• Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care givers.
• Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice.
• Maintains and advances clinical competence.
• Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.Practices within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses, and the established vision and values of the organization.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is required. Completion of a recognized critical care nursing program or completion of a recognized advanced program in emergency care nursing or two (2) years’ recent, related experience. Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBroad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered care model.Broad knowledge of BCCNM’s standards for nursing practice.Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.Demonstrated ability in interviewing and assessment skills.Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.Demonstrated ability in the management of trauma in an emergency setting.Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of outside agencies.Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.Demonstrated skill in CPR techniquesSkill in techniques appropriate to critical care nursing.Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.Ability to operate related equipment. The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Details At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.